--- title: "GB-London: T1257 -Defining safe and efficient guard-controlled door operation methods of working" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d9fd255-9524-4efd-bfbf-1b86a4074501" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d9fd255-9524-4efd-bfbf-1b86a4074501" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d9fd255-9524-4efd-bfbf-1b86a4074501.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d9fd255-9524-4efd-bfbf-1b86a4074501.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSSB" published: "2021-05-27" --- # GB-London: T1257 -Defining safe and efficient guard-controlled door operation methods of working Buyer: RSSB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d9fd255-9524-4efd-bfbf-1b86a4074501 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d9fd255-9524-4efd-bfbf-1b86a4074501) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d9fd255-9524-4efd-bfbf-1b86a4074501.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the RSSB, concerning the project titled "GB-London: T1257 - Defining safe and efficient guard-controlled door operation methods of working." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on optimising guard-controlled door operations in the rail sector. The tender is currently active and is an open procedure with a submission deadline set for 28 June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 26 July 2021 and will have a duration of approximately ten months, ending on 26 May 2022. The work will take place in London, UK, with a contract value ranging between £50,000 and £100,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the rail and safety consultancy sectors, allowing them to contribute to the development of best practice guidance for essential operational processes. Businesses with expertise in safety assessments, risk analysis, and operational efficiency would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project’s focus on using real-world data and comprehensive risk assessments opens avenues for innovative solutions that enhance both performance and safety within the rail industry. ## Notice This project aims to provide the GB rail industry with best practice guidance for guard-controlled door operations that optimised dwell time and safety. To achieve this objective the project will: *Review different methods of working for guard-controlled door operations identified on the GB network and comparable railway systems. It will take into consideration the tasks and processes associated with train arrival, dwelling and departing from a station. *Cover all scenarios where the guard has any safety critical role in door operations. This includes Driver Open, Conductor Close operations and TRTS / CD / RA platform dispatch. *Consider all aspects that impact the time taken to undertake methods of working for guard-controlled door operations. This includes mechanical and physical processes (e.g. length of hustle alarm) as well as activities undertaken directly by the guard. *Use real-world data to characterise how long different methods of work across the network (by different TOCs) take in practice. *Undertake safety risk analysis to identify and assess risks associated with tasks undertaken directly by the guard and other (physical and mechanical) processes. *Characterise how risk is affected by any potential changes to methods of working using appropriate risk analysis techniques (for example, hierarchical task analysis). It will consider if extended time taken introduces additional risk at the PTI and how this compares to current methods of working. *Use the desk-based review, real-world data and risk analysis to identify best practice guidance for guard-controlled door operations covering a significantly board set of scenarios captures the majority of guard-based door operations on the GB network. *Use real-world data to compare dwell times with NR timetable planning figures to identify if dwell allocations accurately reflect the time taken by guards. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63708df-1c9f-4b11-be56-6ec29f0305ef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 26 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RSSB | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2M 2RB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 27 May 2021 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63708df-1c9f-4b11-be56-6ec29f0305ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63708df-1c9f-4b11-be56-6ec29f0305ef 27th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-T1257--Defining-safe-and-efficient-guard-controlled-door-operation-methods-of-working/4V9657X6CW Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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